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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garry Grappler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Garry Grappler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Walter!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter jabs at Grappler's body.
Grappler with a poor takedown
and Walter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Grappler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Walter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grappler's calf.
Grappler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walter counters with a nice body shot.
Walter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Walter lands a right hook to the body.
Grappler is breathing heavily.
Walter digs a good hook to Grappler's body.
Grappler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Grappler drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Walter follows Grappler to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Walter!
Martin Walter took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Steve Rogers has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers scores with a takedown into Taylor's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers passes Taylor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rogers is looking to pass Taylor's guard but actually Taylor recovers to full guard.
Rogers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Rogers landing with the ground and pound.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rogers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rogers slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Rogers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rogers is looking to stand up but Taylor won't let him.
Taylor working a defensive guard but Rogers passes into half guard.
Taylor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taylor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rogers is controlling him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rogers passes into half guard.
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.
Rogers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rogers passes to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers scores with a couple of short elbows.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here.
Rogers tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rogers cracks Taylor with a big right hand but Taylor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rogers works to advance to full mount. Taylor defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rogers cracks Taylor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor working to try and regain half guard.
Rogers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rogers lands a big elbow.
Rogers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Taylor looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Jesse Taylor has been cut.
Rogers lands a heavy elbow.
Taylor is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers looking to finish Taylor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taylor!
Taylor is still in real trouble! Can Rogers finish him?
That has opened up Jesse Taylor's cut even more.
Rogers looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Taylor covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Rogers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Antony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antony kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Imperial March . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Augustus Antony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Antony shows good takedown defense.
Antony shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Antony is working for a guillotine from mount but Silva frees his head quite easily.
Antony content just to control the position here.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Silva wants to control but Antony is having none of it.
Silva can't escape the position.
Antony looking to finish with strikes here!
Silva really wants to buck Antony off and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Antony gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva can't escape the position.
Antony tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva wants to hold on but Antony pushes him away.
Silva doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Antony controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Antony is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Antony circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Antony tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Antony jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Antony gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Antony stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Augustus Antony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Antony manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Antony tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Antony manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antony stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Antony counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Antony is working away from the top position though.
Antony with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Antony frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antony content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva can't escape the position.
Antony controlling the pace for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Antony's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Silva is trying to stand.
Antony controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antony misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Antony dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva shoots and misses
and Antony counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Silva wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Antony has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Silva's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Silva is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Antony!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Augustus Antony!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Augustus Antony made sure he mentioned Untouchable Fight Gear , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dupree Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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182 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonas Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dupree Owens!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Owens sprawls well. He's pushed Gustafsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Owens throws a shot from downtown. Gustafsson moves away and avoids it.
Owens with a hook.
Gustafsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Owens counters with a nice uppercut.
Owens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Owens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gustafsson closes the distance and clinches up with Owens, looking for a takedown. Gustafsson pushes Owens against the cage but Owens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jonas Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gustafsson throws a combination that misses
and Owens counters with a head kick.
Gustafsson gets tackled into the cage by Owens. Owens maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Owens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gustafsson misses the shot to the body.
Owens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Jonas Gustafsson has been cut.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Owens tries to sprawl out of it but Gustafsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Owens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Owens as he avoids it easily.
Gustafsson swinging wildly here.
Gustafsson shoots for a takedown but Owens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Owens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gustafsson somewhat.
Dupree Owens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Owens cracks Gustafsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Owens drives through with a takedown into Gustafsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Owens tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard.
Owens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Owens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens postures up in Gustafsson's guard and throws a big left but Gustafsson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens prevents Gustafsson from getting back to his feet.
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Owens defends it easily.
Owens trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Owens wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Owens is looking to stand up but Gustafsson won't let him.
Gustafsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Owens controls from within his opponent's guard.
Owens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Owens has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Owens is aware though and is defending well.
Gustafsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Owens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gustafsson is proving hard to escape from.
Owens gets to his feet - Gustafsson follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Owens tries to clinch up but Gustafsson circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gustafsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Owens pinned against the cage. Owens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dupree Owens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Gustafsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustafsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
Gustafsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Owens counters with an outside leg kick.
Gustafsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Owens is defending well.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Owens has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Owens wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Owens tries to buck Gustafsson off but Gustafsson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens wants to get back to his feet but Gustafsson drags him back down.
Owens regains half guard.
Jonas Gustafsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Owens tries to get to full guard but Gustafsson has control of the leg.
Gustafsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Owens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but Owens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustafsson to get the leverage.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Gustafsson prevents Owens from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens is controlling Gustafsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Owens is trying to stand.
Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Owens is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Owens is defending well.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Owens defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson stops Owens from getting back to his feet.
Gustafsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Owens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gustafsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Owens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gustafsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Owens defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Owens is defending it quite comfortably.
Owens throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Owens landing rabbit punches to the side of Gustafsson's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Owens defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson wants to free his trapped foot but Owens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Owens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gustafsson pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Owens wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Gustafsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Gustafsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gustafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Owens counters with a stiff right hand.
Dupree Owens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Owens misses with an uppercut. Gustafsson saw that one coming.
Owens throws a combination that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Owens lands a nice shot that snaps Gustafsson's head back.
Gustafsson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owens's waist but Owens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gustafsson off to one side.
No luck for Gustafsson with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens looks to land a left hand but Gustafsson moved out of range nicely.
Gustafsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gustafsson working the head and body with strikes.
Owens throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Owens is trying to stand back up but Gustafsson is controlling him
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Owens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gustafsson prevents Owens from improving his position.
Gustafsson trying to advance position but Owens counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Owens keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson trying to move into half guard but instead Owens has managed to sweep!
Owens stopping the sweep attempt from Gustafsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Owens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Owens has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
Owens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustafsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Owens manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens wants to stand up but Gustafsson is controlling him.
Owens is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Owens tries to break free but Gustafsson pushes him back against the cage.
Owens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gustafsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gustafsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Owens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Owens breaks from the clinch.
Owens throws a series of punches but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Owens avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson shoots for a takedown but Owens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gustafsson fails with the takedown.
Gustafsson walks into a jab.
Owens lands a nice shot that snaps Gustafsson's head back.
Jonas Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gustafsson is defended easily by Owens.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafsson clinches up with Owens and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dupree Owens.
I think Owens has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dupree Owens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lie Die (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elliot Simpson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lie Die's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lie Die!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Elliot Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Die shoots in looking for a takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl out of it but Die keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simpson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Die does it's job there.
Simpson wants to land a leg kick but Die is out of range.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Die closes the distance and clinches up with Simpson, looking for a takedown. Die pushes Simpson against the cage but Simpson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Die is looking to chop away at Simpson's legs.
Simpson scores with a takedown into Die's guard.
Die looking for a sweep. Not yet Die, not yet.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Die. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Die is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simpson is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Die looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Die manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simpson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Die slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Die pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simpson is keeping the position for now.
Die is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Die passes Simpson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Die sits in half guard.
Die thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head.
Die not doing much here.
Die maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Simpson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Die has cracked it and Simpson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Die!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lie Die!
Lie Die decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiodor Jemelianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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218 lbs
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26
221 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Huey Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Fiodor Jemelianko!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jemelianko gets tackled into the cage by Freeman. Freeman maintains the clinch.
Freeman manages to break the clinch.
Jemelianko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Freeman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, jab by Freeman - just one landing.
Freeman wants to clinch up but Jemelianko keeps it at a distance.
Freeman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jemelianko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jemelianko.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jemelianko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jemelianko prevents Freeman from getting back to his feet.
Jemelianko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Freeman's guard.
Freeman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Freeman moves into range and clinches up with Jemelianko.
Jemelianko prevents Freeman from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Huey Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman forces Jemelianko back against the cage and clinches.
Freeman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jemelianko is defended easily by Freeman.
No luck for Jemelianko with that takedown attempt.
Huey Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiodor Jemelianko.
Jemelianko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Freeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jemelianko circles away quickly and effectively.
Jemelianko dodges the punch combination from Freeman.
Freeman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freeman works over Jemelianko's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman closes the distance but Jemelianko moves to the side
and Jemelianko counters with a shoot takedown. Freeman fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jemelianko wanted to stand there but Freeman had control of the position.
Jemelianko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Freeman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jemelianko, into his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jemelianko holds on and takes a little breather.
Freeman tries to stand but Jemelianko is controlling from the bottom.
Jemelianko has his foot on Freeman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Freeman works his way back into a safe position though.
Freeman is looking to stand up but Jemelianko won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Freeman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Freeman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jemelianko has his foot on Freeman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Freeman works his way back into a safe position though.
Jemelianko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Freeman wants to stand but Jemelianko is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Freeman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jemelianko, up you get!
Jemelianko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freeman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jemelianko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Freeman's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Freeman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Jemelianko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Freeman keeping full guard, as Jemelianko tries to pass.
Jemelianko prevents Freeman from getting back to his feet.
Jemelianko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Freeman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Freeman has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman wants to stand but Jemelianko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Freeman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Freeman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jemelianko circles away.
Jemelianko misses with a takedown attempt - Freeman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Freeman has closed the distance and engaged Jemelianko in a clinch.
Freeman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freeman tries to clinch up but Jemelianko circles away and keeps his distance.
Freeman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Freeman.
Freeman tries to clinch up.
Jemelianko takes one to the chin there.
Freeman slaps away a takedown attempt from Jemelianko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Freeman stuffs the takedown.
Huey Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiodor Jemelianko.
Freeman scores with a three punch combo!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Freeman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemelianko gets the takedown into side control.
Jemelianko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jemelianko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Freeman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jemelianko's guard! Nice work there by Freeman!
Freeman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jemelianko's guard.
Freeman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jemelianko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Freeman has managed to get both his arms back between Jemelianko's legs - danger averted.
Freeman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Huey Freeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freeman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Freeman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jemelianko circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freeman.
Freeman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Freeman fails to land with a series of punches.
Freeman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jemelianko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jemelianko stops Freeman from standing up.
Jemelianko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Freeman dives on top into guard.
Freeman gets to his feet - Jemelianko follows without any prompting.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jemelianko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jemelianko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Freeman lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Freeman as he avoids it easily.
Freeman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Freeman.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jemelianko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Freeman - the referee stops the clock and Jemelianko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Freeman. Jemelianko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jemelianko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freeman darts in trying to clinch
and Jemelianko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jemelianko is working for a kimura but Freeman is defending it quite comfortably.
Jemelianko wants to work for an arm triangle but Freeman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jemelianko is breathing heavily.
Freeman is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freeman defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman makes his way to full guard, as Jemelianko worked for a kimura.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet but Jemelianko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jemelianko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Freeman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jemelianko counters with a takedown into side control.
Jemelianko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Freeman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jemelianko but great work by Freeman.
Jemelianko is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman stands up and beckons Jemelianko to his feet.
Jemelianko shoots for a double leg takedown but Freeman sprawls well. He's pushed Jemelianko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Freeman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Freeman fails to land with a series of punches.
Jemelianko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Freeman throws a series of punches but Jemelianko avoids them all with ease.
Freeman wants to clinch but Jemelianko slips to the side
and Jemelianko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jemelianko wants to pass the guard but Freeman is keeping the position.
Freeman wants to stand and escape but Jemelianko is having none of it.
Jemelianko has gone for a leg lock! Freeman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jemelianko's guard.
Fiodor Jemelianko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Freeman gets to his feet - Jemelianko follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemelianko tries for a takedown but Freeman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Freeman tries to clinch but Jemelianko moves away
and Jemelianko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Freeman's guard now.
Freeman wants to stand but Jemelianko is controlling the position.
Jemelianko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Freeman dives on top into guard.
Jemelianko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Freeman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Freeman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jemelianko at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jemelianko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Freeman.
Freeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Freeman connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries to clinch up.
Freeman cracks Jemelianko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Freeman darts in trying to clinch
and Jemelianko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Freeman's guard.
Jemelianko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Freeman dives on top into guard.
Jemelianko looking for subs off his back but Freeman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Freeman decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Freeman.
Freeman is looking to clinch but Jemelianko is avoiding it.
Freeman wants to clinch.
Freeman closes the distance but Jemelianko moves to the side
and Jemelianko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Huey Freeman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jemelianko wants to work for an arm triangle but Freeman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Freeman tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jemelianko manages to move to mount!
Jemelianko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jemelianko is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Freeman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Freeman!
Jemelianko is looking to sweep but instead, Freeman has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jemelianko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jemelianko counters with a stiff right hand.
Jemelianko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Freeman defends it nicely.
Huey Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiodor Jemelianko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Huey Freeman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Freeman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huey Freeman!
Huey Freeman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rivilinho Rivaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I shot the Sheriff. Rivilinho Rivaldo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rivilinho Rivaldo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivaldo.
Hardy lands with an overhand left.
Rivaldo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hardy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rivaldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rivaldo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Hardy scores with a four punch combination!
Rivaldo takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Rivaldo circles away.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy misses with a right hand
and Rivaldo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hardy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rivaldo.
Ray Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivaldo digs a good body shot into Hardy's ribs.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivaldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivaldo misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Rivaldo misses with an uppercut.
Rivilinho Rivaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivaldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rivaldo looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Rivaldo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardy. Hardy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rivaldo misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rivaldo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rivaldo digs a good body shot into Hardy's ribs.
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivaldo jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hardy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hardy stuns Rivaldo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardy connects with a leg kick. Rivaldo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rivaldo throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rivaldo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hardy - the referee stops the clock and Rivaldo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hardy. Rivaldo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hardy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rivaldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rivaldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldo checks a low kick from Hardy.
Rivaldo lands with a nice body punch.
Rivaldo avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Rivaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivaldo.
Rivaldo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardy can pounce on him.
Hardy takes a swing at Rivaldo's ribcage but misses.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Rivaldo.
Rivaldo slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a wild body kick that Rivaldo sees coming a mile off.
Rivaldo scores with a body shot.
Hardy moves out of range as Rivaldo strikes.
Rivaldo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hardy to score with a decent uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rivaldo.
No joy there for Rivaldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivaldo takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Hardy throws a hook but Rivaldo avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivaldo misses with a wild body shot.
Rivaldo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardy rather than just go for the knockout.
Rivaldo looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivaldo misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rivilinho Rivaldo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Rivaldo cracks a nice hook into Hardy's ribs.
Hardy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rivilinho Rivaldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy tries to clinch up but Rivaldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Rivaldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rivaldo throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Rivaldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Rivaldo.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Hardy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rivaldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy moves out of range as Rivaldo strikes.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivaldo moves away.
Rivaldo slips under a jab from Hardy.
Rivaldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy wants to clinch
and Rivaldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rivaldo on the side of the head.
Rivaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivaldo blocks a low kick nicely.
Rivaldo swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivaldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rivaldo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rivaldo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy jabs Rivaldo right on the nose. Rivaldo blinks but takes it well.
Hardy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rivaldo can't do much from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ground and pound from Hardy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivaldo keeps working.
Rivaldo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Hardy lands a jab to Rivaldo's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rivaldo at a distance.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Rivaldo saw that one coming.
Rivaldo loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rivaldo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardy throws a leg kick which misses Rivaldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rivaldo tries to avoid it.
Hardy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardy jabs Rivaldo right on the nose. Rivaldo blinks but takes it well.
Jab, jab by Hardy - just one landing.
Rivaldo misses with a straight right.
Rivaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivaldo.
Rivaldo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rivaldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Rivaldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Rivaldo saw that one coming.
Rivaldo thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Hardy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivaldo.
Rivaldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivaldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Rivaldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Hardy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivaldo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy slips a jab from Rivaldo.
Hardy delivers a nice body kick.
Rivaldo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardy.
Rivaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Rivaldo circles away.
Rivaldo looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Rivaldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Nice straight punches there by Rivaldo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rivaldo.
Jab, jab by Hardy - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivaldo scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivaldo moves away.
Rivaldo lands a jab.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivaldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Hardy coming out on top.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivaldo.
Hardy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivaldo circles away.
Rivaldo blocks a head kick by Hardy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Rivaldo misses.
Rivaldo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good shot there by Hardy.
Rivaldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Rivaldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivaldo scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rivaldo throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Rivaldo checks a low kick from Hardy.
A head kick from Hardy lands but Rivaldo takes it in his stride.
Rivaldo is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a right hand that misses
and Rivaldo counters with a crisp one two that drops Hardy! Rivaldo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hardy to his feet! Hardy is in big trouble!
Hardy is rocked!
Rivaldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
It looks like Ray Hardy has been cut.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardy.
Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rivaldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Rivaldo looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Hardy throws a body punch but Rivaldo moves out of range.
Rivaldo lands with a right hand.
Rivaldo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardy tests Rivaldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy misses the jab.
Jab by Hardy.
Hardy clinches.
Rivaldo can't break the clinch.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy misses with an elbow over the top.
Rivaldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivaldo fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rivaldo slips a straight right by Hardy.
Nice defenses there by Rivaldo.
Whack! Hardy lands a heavy head kick that drops Rivaldo. The ref tackles Hardy to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rivaldo was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ray Hardy!
An out of breath Ray Hardy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keast Kann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brett James has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Keast Kann's chin.
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154 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Keast Kann!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Brett James!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Kann misses with a body shot.
James gets caught napping as Kann dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kann throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is trying to control the position but Kann postures up.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kann throws a big elbow that misses.
Kann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kann is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kann has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
James looking to control.
Kann throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Kann is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James wants to stand up but Kann is controlling him.
Kann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kann passes into half guard.
Kann is working for a submission of some sort.
Kann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
James taking some punishment here, with Kann in his half guard.
James keeping control of the position.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kann.
James is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kann's back!
Kann manages to reverse the position and now he's in James's guard. Nice work there by Kann.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James controls Kann momentarily but Kann frees himself.
Kann throwing strikes but missing.
Kann won't allow James to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brett James has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kann misses with a wild combination.
James tries to bum rush Kann with a series of wild strikes but Kann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James throws a low kick but Kann avoids it.
James misses with a combination
and Kann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James gets caught flat footed, as Kann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kann lands a couple of digs.
Kann forces his way into half guard.
Kann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kann.
Kann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kann drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kann.
James is looking to control Kann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. James manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James has momentary wrist control but Kann slips an elbow through the middle.
Kann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kann postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Kann is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kann wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Kann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keast Kann dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kann scores with a shot to the body.
Kann goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kann avoids it really well and circles away.
Kann lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kann scores with a nice strike.
Brett James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a double jab.
James takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kann misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throws a good cross that connects.
James ducks under a wild hook from Kann.
Kann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands with a shot to the body.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kann connects with the punch.
Kann takes one to the side of the head.
Kann is rocked!
James throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Kann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James swings for the body but Kann moves out of range.
Kann takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James cracks Kann with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kann falls to his knees and James doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett James!
Brett James is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Falko Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master comes to the cage accompanied by Scars. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Falko Estrada!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master looks to land a left hand but Estrada moved out of range nicely.
Master swings for the body but Estrada moves out of range.
Master is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Master.
Horrible takedown by Estrada or perhaps it was just good defense by Master which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Estrada.
Master throws out a leg kick but Estrada moves out of range and Master only half commits.
Estrada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Master tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Estrada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Master misses with a wild combination.
Master dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Estrada. That did some damage!
Master doesn't manage to clinch there - Estrada circles away.
Master looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Estrada!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Estrada defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Master.
Master looking to finish with strikes here!
Master landing punches.
Master prevents Estrada from getting the reversal.
Master thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Estrada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Master throwing strikes here but Estrada is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Estrada regains half guard.
Estrada gets full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Master gets to his feet. Estrada looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Estrada lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master lands with a shot to the body.
Estrada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ray Master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Falko Estrada.
Master misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Estrada.
A combination from Master does no damage.
Estrada connects with a body shot.
Estrada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Master sprawls well. Master wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Estrada gets slowly back to his feet.
Estrada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Master avoids it really well and circles away.
Estrada blocks the body kick.
Estrada swats away the attempt to clinch by Master.
Estrada swats away the attempt to clinch by Master.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master tries to clinch but Estrada moves out of range.
Estrada throws a hook but Master blocks it.
Master displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Estrada throws out the jab.
Master takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Estrada shoots and misses
and Master counters with a three punch combo that has Estrada backing up. Estrada nods at Master to acknowledge the strikes.
Master looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Master throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Estrada.
Master thumps Estrada with a low kick.
Master connects with a solid leg kick.
Master takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Estrada tries to score a power double leg takedown but Master sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Estrada somewhat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Estrada blocks a head kick by Master.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Master swings for the body but Estrada moves out of range.
Estrada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Master.
Master is looking to wear down Estrada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Master uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Estrada.
Estrada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Estrada.
Estrada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Master is fending him off so far but Estrada persists. Nope, Master circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice combination there by Estrada.
Estrada misses with a double jab
and Master counters with an outside leg kick.
That kick from Master tenderised Estrada's leg. Estrada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Master tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Estrada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Master tries to clinch there but Estrada circles away.
Estrada moves out of range as Master strikes.
Estrada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Master jabs at Estrada's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Master dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Master clinches up with Estrada and pushes him back against the cage.
Estrada jumps guard but Master stands there with Estrada around his waist. Estrada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Master blocks an uppercut.
Master trying to control the position but instead, Estrada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Master into the cage.
Estrada blocks an elbow strike.
Estrada takes an elbow to the temple.
Estrada tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Master smiles and moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Estrada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Master.
Master swings for the body but Estrada moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Estrada.
Ray Master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Falko Estrada.
Master bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrada rushes Master and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Master using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Estrada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Master lands with a light punch inside.
Estrada jumps guard.
Master got a little sloppy there for a moment and Estrada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Master has managed to get both his arms back between Estrada's legs - danger averted.
Estrada wants to sweep here but Master controlling him for the moment.
Master trying to control the position from guard on top but Estrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estrada looking for a triangle here. Master is fighting it but it looks tight! Estrada pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Master is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Falko Estrada!
During a confident post fight interview, Falko Estrada thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley - Welcome To Jamrock. Black is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by yes. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mr Black enters the cage!
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179 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Leandro Alves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Black!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively.
Black cracks Alves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Black uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alves.
Black throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alves swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Alves misses with a body shot.
Black feints and then cracks Alves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alves down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Black.
Black looks to land a left hand but Alves moved out of range nicely.
Black looks to land a right hand but Alves moved out of range.
Alves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black misses with an uppercut. Alves saw that one coming.
Black shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alves's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Black wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Alves is trying to keep Black in close.
Alves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Alves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alves escapes and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Black tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Alves.
Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Black is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alves off and has taken his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Black.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves trying to control the action but Black just sinks the hooks in.
Black lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Alves trying to control but not successfully.
Black lands with a hammerfist to the side of Alves's head.
Black cracks Alves with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Alves from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Alves breaks Black's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alves's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control the position.
Alves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
Alves is stalling in the full guard.
Alves's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alves trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leandro Alves.
Black misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black avoids the body shot from Alves.
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into Alves's guard.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alves looking to control.
Black wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Black dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Black doesn't manage to clinch there - Alves circles away.
Black changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Black misses with the ground and pound.
Black is putting a hurting on Alves here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alves is not content to let Black control the position.
Black works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Black tries to score with some ground and pound. Alves controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Black off and has taken his back!
Alves trying to control momentarily.
Black breaks Alves's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Black throws a big elbow that misses.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard.
Mr Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves forces his way into half guard.
Black wants to improve his position but Alves is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black gets back to full guard.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Alves controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alves defends well.
Black looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Alves is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leandro Alves wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Black connects with a leg kick. Alves looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alves is defended easily by Black.
Black drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.
Alves lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Black!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves is trying to take his opponent's back.
Alves tries to control but Black wriggling away.
Black wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
A lull in the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Alves controlling the positon.
Black staying busy and making it hard for Alves to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Black dodges the punch combination from Alves.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Alves throws a jab when Black was well out of range.
Black lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alves's sensitive parts.
Alves is looking to wear down Black with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alves takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Alves is working to get back to half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Black. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Alves takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alves is looking to get to half guard.
Black scoring with strikes but Alves is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black lands a big elbow.
Black lands a heavy elbow.
Alves is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Black's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Black!
Mr Black is the new welterweight champion!
Mr Black made sure to mention his sponsor, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS in his post fight interview.
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